Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 2.2i Life 5d Auto (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family man, as I mostly driven executive cars until now.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

The like the looks but cannot believe the reliability issues. As lots of them have the old brilliant Zafira.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never

What are you likely to buy next?

VW Touran....why did the X5 not have a 7-seater earlier??

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,500

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed 7 seats

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Last car was a Mercedes ML55 AMG, so a bit unfair. But awful road noise, whole thing feels cheaply put together, if they could resolve the road noise and reliability issues. This would be an amazing car. My brother in law has a 2001 Zafira 1.8i, been through 6 years of family and work. Drives better then this!!!

What's it like to park?

Easy, front pillars can be obtrusive!!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Lots, had the whole pulley and chain replaced at 35k. Vauxhall said this was expected!! Lots of squeaks, water and oil leaks. last straw, car broke down new years day.

What's most practical about your car?

Nearly all my family and friends have the OLD Zafira, so I thought as my family was growing why not invest in a 7-seater too...mug!! Never buy Vauxhall.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

7 seater layout and space. Only the Touran can compete.